Jo Turley

Jo has been at Wrexham Glyndwr University since 2009, beginning as a student (2009-2012), then moving on to become a research assistant from 2012-2013.

Following this Jo began to study for her PhD and is currently on target to complete her thesis in 2017.

Alongside her PhD studies, Jo worked in the psychology department at Wrexham Glyndwr University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2013-2016, during which time she successfully completed her PGCPD (post graduate teaching certificate in Higher Education). This qualification lead to Jo becoming a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Jo has also worked as a sessional lecturer within psychology department and, in September 2016, became a full time psychology lecturer.

I am currently undertaking my PhD in this area and my main focus is the psychological effect that digital communication has on junior school children. Research shows that most children communicate digitally, via text, mobile phone, or online chat, but there is a dearth of research on how this impacts their self-esteem, self-efficacy and subjective well-being particularly in this age group.